O2019-0932 ORDINANCE appropriating $110,000.00 out of Street and Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF; and approving and authorizing Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston and AGUIRRE & FIELDS, L.P. for Local Drainage Program Work Order Design (Contract 4); providing funding for CIP Cost Recovery relating to construction of facilities financed by the Street and Traffic Control and Storm Drainage DDSRF

SUBJECT: Professional Engineering Services Contract between the City of Houston (City) and Aguirre & Fields, LP.

RECOMMENDATION: (SUMMARY) An ordinance approving FY19 Professional Engineering Services for Local Drainage Program Work Order Design [Contract 4] with Aguirre & Fields, LP and appropriate funds.

PROJECT NOTICE/JUSTIFICATION: This project is part of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) Program and is required to provide professional engineering services to address necessary local storm water drainage system and roadside ditch improvements and repairs citywide.

DESCRIPTION/SCOPE: This citywide program provides professional engineering services to resolve localized storm water drainage problems. The project scope is established by each work order. The work orders are prioritized based on a range of factors from public safety to level-of-service.

LOCATION:   The projects are located throughout the City.

SCOPE OF CONTRACT AND FEE: Under the scope of the Contract, the Consultant will perform Phase I - Preliminary Design and Phase II – Final Design Services and Additional Services. Basic Services Fee for Phase I is based on cost of time and materials with not-to-exceed agreed upon amount. The total Basic Services appropriation is $60,000.00 and the total Additional Services appropriation is $40,000.00.

The total cost of this project is $110,000.00 to be appropriated as follows: $100,000.00 for contract services and $ 10,000.00 for CIP Cost Recovery.

PAY OR PLAY PROGRAM: The proposed contract requires compliance with the City’s ‘Pay or Play’ ordinance regarding health benefits for employees of City contractors. In this case, the Contractor provides health benefits to eligible employees, in compliance with City policy.

M/WBE PARTICIPATION: The M/WBE goal for the project is set at 24.00%. The Consultant has proposed the following firms to achieve this goal.

FISCAL NOTE: No significant Fiscal Operating impact is anticipated as a result of this project.

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Carol Ellinger Haddock, P.E., Director

Houston Public Works

WBS No. M-420126-0106-3

Lagnesh Varshney

Managing Engineer

Transportation & Drainage Operations

Phone: 832.395.2974